Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg
Description
Our first stage will take you to Bergheim, a superb village on the wine route, which conceals many wonders hidden in the heart of its medieval walls. You will then have the opportunity to visit the charming town of Ribeauvillé, former stronghold of the Lords of Ribeaupierre. After a visit to Hunawihr and a photo stop in front of its famous fountain, you will go to a local winemaker to taste traditional Alsatian wines. Take advantage of the lunch break in the village of Riquewihr, one of the best known in the region, in particular for its privileged location, in the heart of the vineyard. The visits will continue through two villages also famous for their historical character: Kaysersberg and Eguisheim. These two villages have been elected "Favorite Villages of the French", a famous French program celebrating each year the favorite villages of the French. Kaysersberg won the edition in 2017 and Eguisheim in 2013.
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Itinerary
Crossed the village of Bergheim and passage in front of the ramparts.
Free visit of the city of Ribeauvillé
Visit and free lunch in the village of Riquewihr
Free tour of the old town of Kaysersberg
Crossing the village
Passage in the village with its twisted bell tower
Passage along the ramparts of Turckheim
Free tour of the old town of Eguisheim
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on this tour
Reviews(62)
A charming and touristy town We really liked the little shops with charm
Bonjour Eric, Merci d'avoir partagé votre avis ! Nous sommes ravis que le charme de nos belles communes alsaciennes et de leurs petites boutiques aient séduit votre cœur d'amoureux durant vos vacances d'été. Bel été à vous deux ! L'équipe Tour.Alsace
The excursion was very good, but the last stop was a small place that did not warrant an hour to explore it.
Muchas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir tu experiencia en TripAdvisor. Nos alegra mucho saber que, en general, la excursión te pareció muy buena y que disfrutaste de la ruta. Agradecemos sinceramente tu observación sobre la última parada de la ruta. En el diseño de nuestros itinerarios, siempre intentamos asignar tiempos de parada que se adapten a la mayoría de nuestros clientes. Como política, preferimos otorgar un poco más de tiempo para que todos puedan pasear con tranquilidad y relajarse, en lugar de estresar a los viajeros con paradas demasiado rápidas y apresuradas. No obstante, entendemos perfectamente que para un pueblo más pequeño, una hora pudo haber parecido demasiado tiempo según tus preferencias personales. Tomamos nota de tu comentario para seguir evaluando el equilibrio de nuestros circuitos. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirte de nuevo a bordo en el futuro para una nueva experiencia en Alsacia. Atentamente, El equipo de Tour.Alsace
I would probably trade one village for a second activity like another vineyard tasting but it’s really charming with a great small bus and brisk activities but also feel like I had time to see everything
Dear Alastair, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are very glad to hear that you found the tour charming, enjoyed our comfortable small bus, and felt that the dynamic pace gave you ample time to see everything. We also really appreciate your constructive suggestion regarding the itinerary balance. Designing the perfect day trip is always a delicate exercise, as some travelers prefer maximizing village sightseeing while others, like you, would love to dive deeper into our local wine culture with an additional tasting. We constantly review our tour formulas, and your feedback about trading one village for a second vineyard activity is incredibly valuable for our future planning. Thank you again for choosing us to explore Alsace, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another great journey in the future! Best regards, The Tour.Alsace Team
Brilliant!! This was such a good trip - really well planned, with variety throughout the day. There's an audio commentary on the bus as you drive through the picturesque smaller villages, and the driver was really good at stopping to make sure we could all take photos. Then the stops are each in really fascinating and beautiful villages, with plenty of time to walk around each, get a coffee, or an ice cream, with lunch at the second main stop. I was pleasantly surprised as I thought some of it would feel rushed, but I felt like I got to walk around the main parts of all four villages, each one more stunning than the last. The driver was super-friendly and helpful, and as we had a small group we all got to chat a bit and get to know each other which was really nice. It helped that the sun was shining, but all in all this was an absolutely perfect, dreamy day!
Wow, thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a perfect, dreamy day out with us discovering the medieval villages. Finding the perfect balance so our guests never feel rushed while exploring is one of our top priorities, so your feedback means the world to us. We are also glad you enjoyed the audio commentary and that our driver took the time to make those photo stops—Alsace is just too beautiful not to capture! It is always a pleasure when a smaller group creates that friendly, shared atmosphere along the way. We will gladly share your lovely compliments with your driver. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope the memories of that sunny day in Alsace stay with you for a very long time! Warmest regards, The Tour.Alsace Team
Interesting visit to old style villages One day trip from Strasbourg is just right. The ride is smooth
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are very glad that you found the tour interesting and that our one-day itinerary from Strasbourg was just the right fit to discover our beautiful historic villages. Providing a smooth and comfortable ride is very important to us, so we are delighted you appreciated the journey. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Best regards, The Tour.Alsace Team
Really enjoyable day. The villages we visited were all lovely and not overly crowded. Just the right about of time in each location to not feel rushed. I really enjoyed the wine tasting at a small, family-owned winery. And the guide was very helpful with suggestions on where to eat, shop, taste wines, etc. Would definitely recommend this tour if you'd like a relaxing day.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had a really enjoyable and relaxing day exploring our beautiful region. Finding that perfect balance—giving our guests just the right amount of time to explore without ever feeling rushed—is one of our top priorities. We are also thrilled that you loved the wine tasting at our partner's small, family-owned winery; it is always a highlight for discovering the authentic taste of Alsace! We will gladly pass along your kind words to your guide, who will be very happy to know that their recommendations for eating, shopping, and tasting helped make your day so special. Thank you for highly recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another peaceful day trip in the future! Best regards, The Tour.Alsace Team
Nice experience including medieval villages. We were lucky with our driver and the day was sunny enough to enjoy the visit.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted to hear that you had a nice experience exploring our beautiful medieval villages. We were indeed very lucky with that beautiful sunny weather—there is truly nothing like discovering the charm of Alsace under the sunshine! We are also thrilled that you enjoyed your time with your driver, who always strives to make the journey as pleasant as possible. We will gladly pass along your kind words to him, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another sunny adventure in the future! Best regards, The Tour.Alsace Team
We were overall very pleased with this tour. Mainly, it is a way to see 4 Alsace villages from Strasbourg without having to drive yourself. Our driver though friendly spoke very little English and was not a guide. It was in a Mercedes van and there were 12 total visitors. The first village (Ribeauville) was OK but the other 3 were very beautiful. We went just before Christmas Day, so the villages were decorated and it was spectacular. The wine tasting was at a local producer. It was intimate and we learned some things about the process to produce wine. In hindsight I think I would have preferred to skip the first stop and give the extra time to the other stops.
A great opportunity to visit multiple villages and explore. There was little by way of interpretation beyond a recorded historical summary that played as we approached the towns; the driver/guide provided no additional information. We had done some research in advance which I would recommend to get full value out of this experience.
It was just as we like it, the bus took us to the towns. Driver said where and when is the pickup and we could go on our own tempo.
